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The United Church of Chester

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35 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2026–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/the-united-church-of-chester.html
Profile last refreshed Sep 17, 2026

Sermons over time

Every audio sermon week across the years we have — a filled cell is a week with an upload, darker blue means richer topics. A steady weekly cadence shows as a solid band across years.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2026Week of Apr 20, 2026 · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Apr 27, 2026 · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 4, 2026 · 3 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 11, 2026 · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 18, 2026 · 3 known, not yet transcribedWeek of May 25, 2026 · 2 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 1, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/min · 1 known, not yet transcribedWeek of Jun 8, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jun 15, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.1 topics/minWeek of Jun 22, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jun 29, 2026 · 3 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jul 6, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Jul 13, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jul 20, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Jul 27, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 3, 2026 · 3 sermon(s) · 0.4 topics/minWeek of Aug 10, 2026 · 3 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 17, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.3 topics/minWeek of Aug 24, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Aug 31, 2026 · 2 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Sep 7, 2026 · 3 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/minWeek of Sep 14, 2026 · 1 sermon(s) · 0.2 topics/min
LessMore·no upload·known, not transcribed
Each cell is one week · darker blue = richer topics (clean, sermon-only audio scores higher) · pale = thin, faint = no upload · gold outline = known, not yet transcribed · red outline = broken/failed file · uploaded in 16 of 16 weeks across the span (100%).

How this church compares

Against other ucc and against every sermon on the site. Signals are approximate and grow more reliable as more of the archive is scored.

●this church┃peer average┃site average
Emotional rangenoticeably narrower
Its sermons travel noticeably narrower in feeling than a typical peer congregation, and noticeably narrower than the site overall.
site avg 0.12
narrowerpeer avgwider
Emotional intensitysomewhat lower
The peaks run somewhat lower than peers, somewhat lower than the site.
site avg 0.64
lowerpeer avghigher
Dynamic deliverynoticeably higher
In the voice itself, energy runs noticeably higher than peers, noticeably higher than the site.
site avg 0.45
lowerpeer avghigher
Among ucc churches with enough scored sermons, it ranks #52 of 67 for emotional range.
On the words themselves, it leans toward the vocabulary of another tradition.

Most-preached topics

Bible & Exposition 64God the Father / Creator 24Daniel 20Creation & Eden 17Covenant Theology 17Crucifixion & Atonement 16Worship & Praise 14Salvation & Grace 14

Recurring themes across the archive

Where this church’s sermons land on the site’s emergent topic map.

Renaissance: Humanism & Reformation 2Ministries 1Acts Chapter 1Social Justice 1Bodily Resurrection 1Nile: Exodus & Exodus 1Satan 1United States 1Fruitful Multiply 1Jehovah Witness 1

Themes they appear in

The recurring topics across the whole archive where this church shows up most.

Renaissance: Humanism & Reformation
Humanism
2 sermons
Ministries
Work & Vocation
1 sermons
Acts Chapter
Acts
1 sermons
Social Justice
Friendship & Belonging
1 sermons
Bodily Resurrection
Resurrection & Easter
1 sermons
Show all 21 themes

Sermons that reach across topics

These touch the widest range of themes — often the richest listening.

The Lord and His Servant and The Rock of Moses (Chs 5–6) | The Unfolding Mystery (Lesson 4)
appears in 8 different topics
General Assemblies, Rome, and Artificial Intelligence
appears in 3 different topics
Samuel Rutherford’s Systematic Response to Arminianism
appears in 2 different topics
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Central and Eastern Europe
appears in 2 different topics
A Christian View of Economics in the Age of AI
appears in 2 different topics
The Book of Daniel, Part 19
appears in 1 different topics

Sermons included

Sep 14, 2026 · human moral beliefs
Crucifixion & AtonementAdvent & ChristmasService & Spiritual Gifts
“You see, Jesus is a high priest, Hebrews 2, 14 through 18, why?”
Sep 11, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionFriendship & BelongingBaptism & Communion
Sep 8, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
DanielBible & ExpositionImmigration & Refuge
Sep 7, 2026 · human moral beliefs
Advent & ChristmasThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)Covenant Theology
Sep 4, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
God the Father / CreatorHumanismIdentity & Worth
Aug 31, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Crucifixion & AtonementSalvation & GraceBible & Exposition
Aug 28, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Beloved CommunityReason & Free InquiryStewardship & Giving
“Also, of course, you have, I believe we have the creation mandate to be fruitful and multiply.”
Aug 24, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionResurrection & EasterFriendship & Belonging
“Now I want to develop in this following exposition, A, the exegesis of Colossians 2, 9, 2, its It's dogmatic implications for a C. A. T. and D. A. T.”
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Aug 21, 2026 · families and relationships
Bible & ExpositionMarriageSpiritual Growth
“The current model is much more professional, You know, and it's a career kind of view rather than a calling, so to speak.”
Aug 17, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseBaptism & CommunionBible & Exposition
Aug 14, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
God the Father / CreatorHumanismRevelation / End Vision
Aug 12, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionGod the Father / CreatorGenesis
Aug 10, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionCreation & EdenHoly Spirit
Aug 7, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionGod the Father / CreatorCreation & Eden
Aug 4, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
DanielCreation CareAdvent & Christmas
Aug 3, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
CovenantActsThe Ten Commandments
“According to the author of Hebrews, in direct contrast, a strong disjunction to coming to earthly Mount Sinai, 18 through 21, he says, you, in the ne…”
Jul 31, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipNoah & the FloodCovenant Theology
Jul 27, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Covenant TheologyCreation & EdenBible & Exposition
Jul 24, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestBible & ExpositionGod the Father / Creator
“Friday, we read something from the length and his epitome of moral philosophy.”
Jul 20, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Covenant TheologyBible & ExpositionCreation & Eden
Jul 17, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Evangelism & MissionThanksgiving & HarvestHeaven & Hell
“and you guys know what GA is hearing so many men sing hymns and Psalms to God together.”
Jul 13, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
ElijahBible & ExpositionGod the Father / Creator
Jul 10, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Baptism & CommunionNoah & the FloodBible & Exposition
Jul 6, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
JonahResurrection & Easter
Jul 3, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Attributes of GodSin & RepentanceGod the Father / Creator
Jun 30, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeHope & Encouragement
“And for these camps, we are always inviting native speakers, mostly from the United States.”
Jun 29, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Resurrection & EasterFear & AnxietyJohn
Jun 26, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionConfessions & CatechismAbraham & Isaac
Jun 22, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Prophecy & End TimesCrucifixion & AtonementBible & Exposition
Jun 19, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeWorship & PraiseEvangelism & Mission
Jun 12, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionImmigration & RefugeReformation Sunday
“We're very accomplished humanists, at least in the histories of the Renaissance.”
Jun 8, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Prayer & DevotionSpiritual GrowthDoctrines of Grace (TULIP)
Jun 5, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Holy SpiritBible & ExpositionSpiritual Growth
Jun 2, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
DanielRevelation / End VisionSin & Repentance
“And he came to the ancient of days and was presented before him, and to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, an…”

How this website compares

What this church’s own website says, compared with other churches. See every church in the Church values report, or what this means for your church.

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The percentage is how many UCC churches’ websites state that value; the bar turns orange where this church’s website states it too.

of UCC sites
This church
LGBTQ+ affirming
57%
Economic justice & mutual aid
35%
Radical hospitality & accessibility
17%
Peace & nonviolence
17%
Anti-racism / racial justice
11%
Creation care / climate
9%
Open to people of all faiths
7%
Immigrant & refugee welcoming
7%
Children & youth
68%
Online worship
49%
Small groups
36%
Child safety policy
11%
Financial & governance transparency
10%
Languages / interpretation
2%
Website & sermons online
This church: js-only site — like 3% of UCC churches.
Audio + videoAudio onlyVideo onlySite, no sermonsJS-only siteBlocked / timeoutDead or hijackedNo website
Website completeness, all churches: a rough score of how complete and easy-to-navigate the church’s own website is.
5 to 10: 4 churches10 to 15: 32 churches15 to 20: 3 churches20 to 25: 2 churches25 to 30: 24 churches30 to 35: 7 churches35 to 40: 28 churches40 to 45: 13 churches45 to 50: 20 churches50 to 55: 22 churches55 to 60: 28 churches60 to 65: 34 churches65 to 70: 72 churches70 to 75: 209 churches75 to 80: 88 churches80 to 85: 2317 churches85 to 90: 27 churches90 to 95: 51 churches95 to 100: 31 churches255075This church: 0
Among the 3,012 churches with a readable, rated website (scores of 0 and 100 left out), this one’s site couldn’t be read when we checked.
Values stated, within UCC churches: how many of the 29 values we track each church’s website states. This one states 0 — behind 95% of UCC churches (the typical one states 4).
0 values: 38 churches1 values: 25 churches2 values: 38 churches3 values: 42 churches4 values: 47 churches5 values: 37 churches6 values: 38 churches7 values: 28 churches8 values: 18 churches9 values: 14 churches10 values: 11 churches11 values: 8 churches12 values: 3 churches13 values: 1 churches14 values: 1 churches15 values: 1 churches051015this church: 0
What their website says
Justice & social positions
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